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The artist has set the ship against a lighter patch of sky to add to the dramatic effect of the storm. By contrast, on the left, a British ship is shown against a sky darkened by a squall. She is being tossed on the waves as she lowers her foresail. Other shipping can be seen in the distance and on the right.
Title
English and Dutch Ships in a Heavy Sea
Date
c.1650
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 51 x W 108 cm
Accession number
BHC0736
Work type
Painting
